Agenda, Alternatives and Public Policy. Second Edition (Second Edition)

Author: John W. Kingdon
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is a highly acclaimed academic monograph and authoritative textbook in the field of contemporary Western public policy research. Based on extensive and in-depth empirical investigations and case studies, it employs its unique research methods and linguistic style to systematically analyze and address long-neglected critical questions such as "how problems come to the attention of government officials, how alternative solutions are generated, and how government agendas are established." It convincingly pioneers a scientific exploration of the core of the policy formation process—agenda setting—as well as the intrinsic mechanisms of policy formation. Whether in terms of research content or methodology, this book is a highly innovative work in the field of public policy research.